Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque illuminated in Israeli flag colours
Summary
Israel lit up Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque with the colors of the Israeli flag and Hebrew slogans during a ceremony marking the anniversary of Israel’s control over the area since 1967. Palestinian officials criticized this action, saying it violated the sacredness of the mosque.Key Facts
- The Ibrahimi Mosque is located in Hebron and is also called the Cave of the Patriarchs by Jewish people.
- Israel illuminated the mosque with its national flag colors and Hebrew words.
- This event marked the anniversary of Israel’s occupation of Hebron starting in 1967.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Religious Affairs spoke out against the illumination.
- Palestinians described the act as a clear attack on the mosque’s holiness.
- The site is important to both Muslims and Jews for religious reasons.
- The incident increased tensions between Israeli and Palestinian communities in Hebron.
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